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Overview |
Arkansas | UC Riverside | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Riverside, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 26,809 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #272 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | ucr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | UC Riverside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $17,333 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $14,487 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $22,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 75% |
Admission |
Arkansas | UC Riverside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 54,683 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 37,563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 68.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1080/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Arkansas | UC Riverside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | UC Riverside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $52,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,109 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $197 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | UC Riverside | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | UC Riverside | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | UC Riverside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than UC Riverside based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 26,809 students)
Arkansas vs. UC Riverside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or UC Riverside?
- University of California Riverside is 50.8% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at UC Riverside than University of Arkansas ($41,636.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Riverside than Arkansas ($14,487 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 40.1% lower than costs at University of California Riverside ($12,368 vs. $17,333)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Riverside than University of Arkansas (75% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Riverside students is 160.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($22,042 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. UC Riverside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or UC Riverside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Riverside or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 35 points higher than at UC Riverside (1119)
- Incoming Arkansas students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at UC Riverside (26)
- Accepted freshman UC Riverside students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Arkansas (3.74)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than UC Riverside (68.7%)
Arkansas vs. UC Riverside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or UC Riverside? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UC Riverside and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at UC Riverside is higher than University of Arkansas (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of California Riverside earn on average $1,800 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $50,400)
- University of California Riverside students graduate with a $2,391 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($19,109 vs. $21,500)
- UC Riverside graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($197 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Riverside students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/